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New gene identified that dramatically boosts papaya productivity
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of SciencePapaya yield has been shaped by a long history of domestication, but the genetic basis of high productivity has remained largely unresolved. This study provides a high-quality genome assembly of the widely cultivated papaya variety ‘Zihui’ and integrates population resequencing and pan-genome analysis to uncover key loci linked to yield traits. Notably, two genes—Cp_zihui06549, encoding a leucine-rich receptor-like protein kinase, and Cp_zihui06768, associated with photosystem I protein accumulation—were identified as major contributors to fruit production. Functional validation showed that overexpression of Cp_zihui06549 significantly increases fruit number, enhancing total yield. These findings establish essential genetic targets for improving papaya productivity and accelerating breeding programs.
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- Horticulture Research
Three genes upregulated and Treg numbers decreased in canine massive hepatocellular carcinoma
Osaka Metropolitan University- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
Global emissions in flux: How logistics and politics shape our carbon footprint
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural UniversityThe transportation sector, the second-largest emitter of global greenhouse gases, is undergoing a transformation with electrification and subsidies aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Yet, a critical aspect often overlooked is the role of logistics in global trade and how geopolitical decisions can undermine these efforts. This study sheds light on the impact of suboptimal logistics on greenhouse gas emissions, using recent geopolitical restrictions between Russia and Western countries since 2022 and a scenario of reduced trade through the Red Sea observed in 2024.
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- Carbon Research
Girlbosses in the media: from boom to bust, the parable of an icon
Università di Bologna- Journal
- Journal of Business Venturing
Study explores women's use of dance as a form of protest, resistance in Iran
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau- Journal
- Critical Sociology
MSU study: How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers
Michigan State University- Journal
- Information Communication & Society
Bedside brain scan: Simple ultrasound could speed up life-saving care for abscesses
Higher Education PressA new case report shows that a quick, bedside ultrasound test can detect possible brain abscesses by identifying characteristic lesions. While not a definitive diagnostic tool, this low-cost method could help emergency departments, especially in resource-limited settings, triage patients faster for advanced scans and crucial surgery.
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- Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
One shot to heal: CRISPR nanotherapy repairs damaged lungs and tackles long COVID
Tsinghua University PressA single-dose CRISPR-CasRx nanotherapy targeting a host enzyme reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load and promotes alveolar repair in a hamster model of long COVID, offering a promising strategy for treating post-acute lung damage.
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- Nano Research
Atomic interface engineering of ultra-small metastable α-MoC1-x enables electronically modulated Pt catalysts for hydrogen evolution
Tsinghua University PressThe rational design of platinum-based electrocatalysts with optimized metal-support electronic interactions remains a fundamental challenge in achieving atom-efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
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- Nano Research